Vacancy: World Bank Inspection Panel
3 April 2008
Updated April 10, 2008: The World Bank's Inspection Panel is recruiting qualified applicants to fill a vacancy in its three-member team. Regional balance considerations could likely mean selection of a candidate from the South East Asia region. The closing date for applications has been extended to April 30, 2008.
The World Bank is inviting applications and nominations for the position of Inspection Panel Member.
The closing date for applications has been extended to April 30, 2008.
Vacancy Inspection Panel Member (World Bank Inspection Panel website)
Selection Procedures for Members of the Inspection Panel ( (Acobat pdf, 112 KB)
Appointment of Committee to Select a New Member of the Inspection Panel (Acrobat pdf, 60 KB)
Qualified candidates may apply online and creating an account (World Bank website)
Background and General Description
The Inspection Panel is an independent forum established by the Executive Directors of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) (Resolution No. 93-10) and the International Development Association (IDA) (Resolution No. 93-6), both adoptions collectively referred to as the Resolution. Detailed information is available by logging in the Inspection Panel web site www.inspectionpanel.org.
The role of the Panel is to carry out independent investigations into whether the Bank has complied with its policies and procedures. Its function is triggered by a Request for Inspection, normally from people affected by a World Bank financed project. The Panel, after receiving Management’s Response to the Request, independently assesses whether the criteria for an Inspection have been met and then recommends to the Board of Executive Directors whether or not the matters complained of should be investigated. If the Board approves a recommendation to investigate, the Panel will engage in research and fact-finding and provide its findings, independent assessment and conclusions to the Board. Management will submit to the Executive Directors for their consideration a report indicating its recommendations in response to such findings. All reports are made public.
The Resolution provides that the Panel shall consist of three members of different nationalities from Bank member countries. In the selection process, due regard will be paid to ensure continued balance and representation from Bank member countries. The Chairperson of the Panel shall work on a full-time basis at Bank Headquarters and members of the Panel are expected to work on a part-time basis or on a full-time basis when their workload justifies such an arrangement.